“But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.’”
(Luke 15:2closeLuke 15:2 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” (ESV) closeLuke 15:2closeLuke 15:2 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” (ESV) 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” (ESV) ; from the Gospel reading for 3.10.13)
“Sinners Welcome for Dinner”
Get To Know Your “Neighbor”
+ What is your middle name? ____________
God’s Plan
+ Jesus said, “God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” (John 3:17closeJohn 3:17 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (ESV) closeJohn 3:17closeJohn 3:17 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (ESV) 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (ESV) ). God does not require us to be perfect to eat with Him. Rather, He offers forgiveness of sins through communion.
How can we teach people this simple message of grace? ____________
God’s Payment
+ God is holy, in His presence there is no sin and there are no sinners. He bought our meal ticket at Calvary.
How often does God want you to come and fellowship with Him? ____________
+ When you go to a wealthy person’s home, there are many impressive things. God invites us to come & eat with Him.
What most impresses you about His heavenly home? ____________
God’s People
+ How do you say, “Thank you” to God for His meal & fellowship? ____________
Jim Buckman
